A "free kick" in soccer signifies a set-piece opportunity awarded to a team after a foul committed by the opposing team. This kick allows the team to restart play from the spot of the foul without obstruction from opposing players, offering an opportunity to score. Free kicks can be direct, where the player can shoot at the goal, or indirect, requiring another player to touch the ball first before a goal can be scored. Players often employ various tactics to take advantage of these situations.